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The Reaching Out Award was first presented in 1989. Since inception the intent of the Award has been to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the sport of diving by “reaching out” in some special way to improve the sport for everyone.

There are many ways to reach out and do something extraordinary for the sport. Many who have been recognized were pioneers who helped develop techniques related to their special areas of expertise. Their contributions have been made in such areas as photography, training, equipment design, publishing, travel, retailing, water safety, exploration and science.

The Reaching Out Award has become more than recognition of individual achievements; it has become the industry’s HALL OF FAME. Those so recognized are the leaders and heroes of our sport, making diving what it is today. Some may have greater name recognition than others, but each, in their own way, is as important to the development of diving as any other.

To become a member of the DEMA Hall Of Fame is an extraordinary achievement and is available only to those who truly deserve to be recognized for their outstanding efforts and contribution to the sport. There are many individuals whose work goes unnoticed and unheralded.

Since 1989, DEMA's Reaching Out Award has been presented to individuals who have advanced the Industry in unique ways, often developing products, programs, services and events that changed diving for the better. Their contributions have been made in such areas as photography, training, equipment design, publishing, travel, retailing, water safety, exploration and science. If you know someone whose career deserves prestigious recognition, now's your chance to honor them!

Deadline to submit nominations is 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Learn more about the prestigious Reaching Out Award and submit a nomination today!

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